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I'm writing to express my support for CARB's diesel truck and bus
regulation to reduce toxic emissions and save lives.  Diesel trucks
and buses are the single-largest source of toxic diesel pollution
in the state, and are responsible for thousands of premature
deaths, hospitalizations and asthma attacks each year. 

We need these regulations now to save lives today, protect health
and improve air quality in our communities. Too many people die
every year from air pollution related illnesses in California, and
diesel trucks are a major source of this pollution. The public
health cost of delaying these measures is too much to bear. Diesel
truck pollution alone is responsible each year for about 4,500
early deaths and thousands of asthma attacks and hospitalizations
for lung illnesses.  These public health emergencies impact
hospitals and emergency rooms throughout the state that are already
overburdened. Diesel soot poses an especially critical health
danger for truck drivers, children, the elderly and residents
living near major freeways, ports, rail yards, truck stops and
other diesel hot spots who bear the greatest burden of disease. 

California can't wait any longer. Please move forward in
implementing this vitally needed regulation that will save lives
and improve the health of all California residents.